Tom Emslie-Smith

Tom Emslie-Smith

  • Called in 2016

Clinical Negligence

Tom takes regular instructions in clinical negligence matters. He has recent experience in claims involving the fields of oncology, ophthalmology, neonatal care, plastics and dentistry. He is thorough in his analysis of expert medical evidence and able to give cogent, practical advice on risks and strategy from an early stage onwards.

Examples of Tom’s recent cases include:

  • A fatal accident arising out of delayed cancer treatment;
  • A claim for total loss of vision in one eye due to an alleged failure to diagnose a retinal detachment;
  • An acute injury resulting in hospital admission arising from allegedly negligent dental treatment;
  • A claim in respect of a baby who had a respiratory arrest and seizure shortly after birth.

Tom accepts instructions for claimants and defendants and is always willing to consider cases on a CFA.

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Appointments & Memberships

Personal Injury Bar Association

Employment Lawyers Association

Bar Pro Bono Unit Volunteer Panel

Lincoln’s Inn

Education & Qualifications

Bar Professional Training Course, University of Law, Outstanding (2016)

Graduate Diploma in Law, Kaplan Law School, Commendation (2014)

MA (Hons) International Relations, University of St Andrews, 1st Class (2013)

 

Medical Protection Society Prize for Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence, University of Law (2016)

Buchanan Prize for BPTC Performance, University of Law (2016)

Advocacy Scholarship, University of Law (2016)

Lord Denning Scholarship, Lincoln’s Inn (2014)

Hardwicke Entrance Scholarship, Lincoln’s Inn (2013)

Dean’s List for Academic Excellence, University of St Andrews (2012 & 2013)

Personal Interests

Tom enjoys playing the guitar and has performed in a band in live music venues across London. He also enjoys playing and watching football, rugby, running and just about any other sport going.